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a. late; delayed; moving slowly


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n. beat or speed of music; rate or rhythm of activity; pace


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a. hesitant; not fully worked out or developed; experimental; not definite or positive


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n. holding of an office; a period during which something is held; status of holding position on a permanent contract


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v. tie with rope; fasten or restrict with rope or chain


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a. of or pertaining to the theater, or scenic representations; resembling manner of dramatic performers


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a. curative; having or exhibiting healing powers; relating to the healing art


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n. push; force used in pushing; activity or idea is the main or essential thing it expresses


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a. high; outstanding; very great or intense


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a. easily managed or controlled; governable; easily handled or worked; docile


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